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QA Engineering

IC3 - Proficient

Salary Range

Low

$100,000

13%

Mid

$115,000

13%

High

$130,000

Level Comparison

LevelSample SizeLowMidHigh
IC1

Entry

0-1 YOE

Contributes to smaller projects under detailed guidance.

Medium

50 Data Points

$70,000

$80,000

$90,000

IC2

Developing

2-4 YOE

Contributes to projects under general guidance. Skills are relatively developed with room for growth.

Large

94 Data Points

$81,200

$100,600

$120,000

IC3

Proficient

5-7 YOE

Owns specific projects and requires minimal guidance. Skills are fully developed.

Very Large

272 Data Points

$100,000

$115,000

$130,000

IC4

Advanced

8-11 YOE

Owns complex projects and drives their direction. Displays in-depth and broad skills and expertise.

Very Large

263 Data Points

$121,000

$140,500

$160,000

IC5

Expert

12+ YOE

A very experienced team member who leads large, high-priority projects that impact company-level goals.

Medium

45 Data Points

$135,000

$160,500

$186,000

IC6

Advisory

An authority in their field who defines and drives initiatives with long-term strategic impact.

Small

21 Data Points

$144,200

$188,700

$233,200

M3

Manager

Directly supervises a team of individual contributors and is accountable for their results.

Large

64 Data Points

$114,250

$131,569

$148,888

M4

Sr. Manager

Experienced people manager responsible for setting objectives, observing budgets, and tracking results.

Medium

36 Data Points

$160,000

$177,500

$195,000

M5

Director

Oversees managers or leads their own department. Responsible for vision, strategy, hiring, and results.

Medium

27 Data Points

$180,000

$200,000

$220,000

M6

Sr. Director

Manages senior leaders in various groups. Responsible for a business function.

Small

9 Data Points

$225,720

$240,860

$256,000

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